The Best Way to Train All 6 Major Muscle Groups – Legion Athletics 0 Written by Michael Matthews and Scientifically Reviewed by Dr. Brian Grant Fact Checked Evidence Based Deciding which muscle groups to train together can be confusing. Most people say chest and triceps should be trained together, since they’re both involved in bench…

How Steve Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Lose 17 Pounds and 8% Body Fat – Legion Athletics 0 Written by Michael Matthews “I feel MUCH better than I did a decade ago when I was 20!” How many months’ progress do your pictures represent? What were your stats for each picture? 4 months. In the…

Protein is such a popular topic — especially for those of you eating plant-based more frequently or for those of you who fully identify as vegetarian or vegan. Everything from how much do you need, to how do you know if you aren’t getting enough and how to eat more at each meal. Let’s dive…

Just want to know how much muscle you can gain naturally? This calculator will tell you: Want to learn the science behind this calculator and how to reach your genetic potential for muscle gain as fast as possible? Keep reading. Key Takeaways Most men can naturally gain 40 to 50 pounds of muscle in their…

  Key Takeaways You can boost your strength (and skill at any other sport) by using a form of mental practice known as “active imagery.” The most effective way to implement active imagery is to use a seven-part system known as PETTLEP, which is an acronym that stands for physical, environment, task, timing, learning, emotion,…

Q&A: BBLS 2.0 at 40+, Ab Exercises, and Dumbbell Programming – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / Q&A: BBLS 2.0 at 40+, Ab Exercises, and Dumbbell Programming Written by Michael Matthews In this book, you’ll learn science-based and time-proven formulas for eating and training that’ll help you shatter muscle and strength plateaus,…

Key Takeaways Newbie gains refer to the rapid increase in muscle mass that occurs when people with little to no previous weightlifting experience start lifting weights. Most men who are new to weightlifting can expect to gain around 20 to 25 pounds of muscle in their first year, and women can expect to gain about…

The Best Ways to Periodize Your Training for More Muscle and Strength – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / The Best Ways to Periodize Your Training for More Muscle and Strength Written by Michael Matthews and Scientifically Reviewed by Dr. Kasey Orvidas Fact Checked Evidence Based   This episode is one of…

How Jason Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Gain 7 Pounds of Lean Muscle – Legion Athletics 0 Written by Michael Matthews “My energy levels have skyrocketed and I do feel more productive on a daily basis!” How many months’ progress do your pictures represent? What were your stats for each picture? My starting weight was…

Mind Over Matter? The Science of Active Imagery for More Strength – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / Mind Over Matter? The Science of Active Imagery for More Strength Written by Michael Matthews   This episode is one of the chapters of the new second edition of my bestselling book for experienced…